California State University, Sacramento
Public Policy & Administration

COMMUNICATOR

September 16, 2003

The Communicator is the official department newsletter serving the students of the Graduate Programs in Public Policy and Administration at California State University, Sacramento.
SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, FELLOWSHIPS...

Women's Transportation Seminar Scholarship
The Sacramento Chapter of the Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) is offering scholarship opportunities for women pursuing a Bachelor or Master's Degree and who are interested in working in a transportation related field. See the flyer here.

Application Deadline is September 17, 2003

Katie Eastham, the Sacramento Chapter WTS Scholarship Chair, earned her MPPA 2002.

2004-2005 ROBERT BOSCH FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
The Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program is accepting applications from individuals interested in participating in the 2004-2005 Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program. This nine-month work/study fellowship program enables 20 outstanding young American professionals and "future leaders" to acquire a high-level, in-depth understanding of the political, economic, and cultural environment of Germany and the European Union. From September 2004 through May 2005, the Fellows will complete two executive-level internships -- three months with a federal or regional government institution, and a five-month placement in private industry or mass media. In addition, Fellows participate in a variety of seminars focusing on contemporary German and European issues with top-level elected officials, as well as leading representatives from industry, media, and academia, in Berlin, Munich, Paris, Brussels, Poland, and the Czech Republic. Applicants should be between the ages of 23 and 34 and should possess a graduate degree and/or two years of professional experience in one of the following fields: Public Affairs/Public Policy, Political Science, Business Administration, Economics, Journalism/Mass Communications, or Law. German language competency is required at the start of the program; if needed, intensive German training will be provided prior to the September 2004. Applications are available online at http://www.cdsintl.org/. The
application deadline is October 15, 2003.

David Boren Graduate Fellowships
Students with an interest in national security might consider applying for the David Boren Graduate Fellowships. The Fellowships provide support for understanding languages and culture critical to national security policy.

CSUS Academic Affairs Student Grants
(916) 278-5925 Sacramento Hall, room 226

Associated Students Inc.
(916) 278-6784 University Union, 3rd Floor

Graduate Diversity Office
(916) 278-6302 River Front Center, room 203

  • Graduate Diversity Grants

CSUS Foundation, Grants and Contracts Administration Office
(916) 278-7565 Hornet Bookstore, Third Floor, room 312

  • Project/Activity Grants
    Project/Activity Grants are available to members of recognized student organizations, faculty, and staff with innovative projects or activities demonstrated to have need at CSUS.
    Deadline: Friday, September 19, 2003

The Center for California Studies
The center offers a number of fellowship opportunities. Click here for more information.

CSUS Financial Aid Office
The Financial Aid Office at CSUS has some great information for those seeking scholarships. Just click here for more information.

CSUS Financial Aid Office - 6000 J Street - Sacramento, CA 95819-6044
Lassen Hall 1006 - Telephone (916)278-6554 - Fax (916)278-6082

Office of Global Education
Go to the Office of Global Education website for information about Fulbright and Other Scholarships for Study or Research Abroad.


We welcome your contributions to the Communicator! Contact the Department Chair, Ted Lascher, or the Department Secretary (916) 278-6557, in the PPA Department Office.

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